Recurring Firefighters in Third Watch

This article will feature biographies of minor, recurring characters from "Third Watch" who are in the FDNY.

Lieutenant Johnson

Lt Johnson was in charge of the firehouse from 2000 until 2003. His first name was never revealed. He was married to Ruth and has a few children. Johnson has worked three jobs in order to keep money coming in for his family. He had been studying for the captain's test in 2001, but after 9/11 decided against this as this would mean moving to a new firehouse, and he wished to stay with the 55. He died in 2003 as a result of the explosion which killed Alex Taylor, much to the grief of his family and those at the 55. Played by John Michael Bolger.

Firefighter Derek "DK" Kitson

Derek "DK" Kitson often did the cooking at the firehouse. He was usually the one coming out with the wisecracks. DK has a thing for coffee cake. He was promoted to Captain and took over the squad when Billy Walsh became battalion chief. Played by Derek Kelly.

Firefighter Joe Lombardo

Joe was Jimmy's best friend - this led to Jimmy even naming his son after him. Joe is the 3rd generation of his family to have the name "Joe Lombardo". He was dating Linda, who slept with Jimmy at Jimmy's engagement party, and became pregnant. When Joe found out, he slugged Jimmy in the face. Later Jimmy was missing in a burning building, and Joe forgot their differences to go back inside and find him. Jimmy was able to escape and wanted to go back for Joe, but it was not safe. Luckily Joe was rescued and taken to hospital, where he married Linda from his hospital bed. Played by Nick Sandow.

Firefighter Stu "Lotta Zs" Szczelaszczyk

Stu joined the show in 2004. His nickname arose from the number of "z"s in his surname. Carlos previously knew of Stu due to him being the center for the interdepartmental basketball team. After the series finished he was promoted to Lieutenant and took over Jimmy Doherty's rescue squad. Played by Jason Shaw.

Firefighter Billy Walsh

Originally called Jeff Wilson, the character soon became known as Billy Walsh, the same name of the actor playing him. Little is known about him - he is married and in 2000 he mentioned his wife was expecting a baby. He was promoted to Lieutenant after Jimmy Doherty left in 2004, and promoted to Battalion Chief after the series ended. Played by Bill Walsh.

External links

* [http://www.thirdwatch.net/forum//index.php?s=a5ee762b6063ee10c787fdff0f0f9c7c&showforum=21 The "Other Characters" Forum at ThirdWatch.net]